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What many families avoid
Some households skip certain items on Dhanteras. These are local customs, not universal rules — follow your family’s practice.
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Step by step
- 1Some families avoid glass or plastic as the day’s main purchase.
- 2Some avoid iron and sharp, cutting tools.
- 3Some avoid black items or certain colours.
- 4Many families have no such restrictions at all.
Helpful notes
- Customs vary widely; there is no single correct list.
- Ask elders in your family what they observe.